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The Talon

Losing streak remains entact after varsity's 56-34 loss to Jesuit. Talon photo by  Ali Nosrat

The Eagles Fall to Jesuit

October 12, 2017

By Caeden Sargent Richardson (0-5) fell to Jesuit (1-4) 56-34 in a bottom of the district showdown. The Eagles started off hot by recovering a turnover on the opening kickoff and scoring in the first...

Senior Alex Sarathy celebrates a point against Lake Highlands. Talon photo by Jacob Richman Photo credit: Jacob Richman

Varsity Volleyball Moves to Second in District with Win Against Lake Highlands

September 28, 2017

By Jacob Richman Varsity volleyball beat Lake Highlands in a battle for second place in district 9-6A. Richardson won 3-1 behind junior Natalie Perdues' 19 kills and senior Alex Sarathys' career high...

Junior Micheal Gilmer breaks down for a tackle in the second half of the Modlohian game, "I was feeling like I really needed to make that tackle to help the team- it was quterback scramble on third down" Gilmer said.

Varsity Football Continues Skid with 40-13 Loss to Midlothian

September 11, 2017

BY JACOB RICHMAN The football team fell to Midlothian 40-13 in another one-sided non-district game continuing an 18-game skid for the program. An early 79 yard touchdown by Midlothian's Austen Thomas...

Junior Logan Sawyer looks downfield in varsity's 48-6 loss to Naaman Forest. Photo by Madi Staggenborg

Déjà vu Against Naaman Forest

September 5, 2017

After a 48-6 loss to Naaman Forest, second year Coach Greg Pels is still looking for his first win as Richardson's head coach. Varsity went in hoping to forget last seasons' 26-0 defeat to Naaman Forest...

Freshman Luke Mulvey came in at the top of the fifth inning with two outs, losing 5-0. Photo by Chad Byrd

Baseball Clinches Playoff Berth

April 28, 2017

By Jacob Richman On the same night the baseball players suffered a 5-0 loss to Coppell, they clinched the final playoff spot in district 9-6A with WT White falling to Lake Highlands. After the Eagles...

Junior Shiko Kimyanjui swims the freestyle race during the mesquite swim meet at dusk

Swim Season Ends With a Wave of Good News

March 10, 2017

By Kazi Nassif The swimming season came to an end at regionals late last month, but the season marked significant progress for the program, with 18 swimmers advancing to regionals. Senior Jose...

The Eagles finished their 2016-2017 season with an overall record of 19-12 and a district record of 9-5. They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in a 74-57 loss to South Garland. Richardson stands as the only team to have beaten state qualifiers, Skyline. Photo by Madi Staggenborg

Eagles Drop Out of Playoffs Despite Encouraging Season

March 7, 2017

By Jacob Richman     With a victory over the number one team in 6A, the second highest scoring 6A player and a third place finish in district, the varsity basketball team made an...

The Eagles finished the 2016-2017 campaign with a 70-57 playoff loss to Lakeview Centennial in the first round of the playoffs to end with a 10-2 record in district and 15-16 overall. They were led by their three sophomore captains: Nikyla Green, Skye Dugan, and Noelle Yancy, who combined for 1,354 of the Eagles points this year. Photo by Madi Staggenborg

Early Finish at Playoffs for Lady Eagles

March 7, 2017

By Jacob RichmanOne season after the Lady Eagles made their run to the regional quarterfinal, the team looked very different. With a new coach and almost entirely new team with the exception of their three...

Senior Erika Torres crouches in preparation to defeat her opponent at a wrestling match. Photo by Alisia Cabrera

Female Wrestler Advances to State for the First Time in History

March 3, 2017

By Caroline Cluiss Erika Torres confidently stepped onto the mat at the Berry Center in Houston and made history as the first and only female to wrestle at the state tournament. Torres and her teammates...

Senior Hailey Falies embraces a teammate after discovering her swim time. Photo by Travis Pokorney

Eagles Swim to Regionals

January 31, 2017

By Kazi NassifLast Friday, 18 individual swimmers advanced to regionals at the 8-6A District Championships. The Eagles won a total of 12 medals, with 86% of the swimmers achieving their personal best...

The girls varsity basketball team cheers during a successful game against Coppell last Friday. Photo by Madison Staggenborg

Girls Basketball Eases Into District

January 20, 2017

By Kazi Nassif The girls basketball team beat Coppell last Friday, 57-51, rallying from an 11-point deficit at the half. They started off the season 10-14, but are 2nd in District 9-6A following their...

Boys basketball coach Justin Reese rejoices during a game against Skyline. Photo by Madison Staggenborg

Boys Basketball Defends First Place Title

January 11, 2017

By Jacob Richman Varsity basketball beat Berkner 55-45 Tuesday, bringing their district record to 4-0 and their overall record to 14-7. A challenging opponent, Berkner, is third place in 9-6A and...

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